About this role
Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer, with over 430 stores across the UK, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, alongside a strong and expanding online presence. Since our founding, we’ve built a reputation for offering high-quality outdoor products at great value, supporting customers in enjoying the outdoors wherever they are. We are seeking an enthusiastic and commercial Senior Merchandiser who will grow with the company and add value to our fast growing team. This person will report into the Merchandise Manager and will be responsible for delivering category performance objectives, in line with the seasonal and global growth strategy. Accountable for category online and retail inventory and performance KPIs, delivering stock to fulfil category budgets, and trading the online platforms and retail stores in the most profitable way. Planning Drives the seasonal strategy ensuring Category KPIs are in line with the brand strategy Uses analysis to quantify risks and opportunities. Plans and buys a balanced range in line with budget, agreed architecture; phased, and meeting channel/region requirements Plans buys in line with promotional events, maximising opportunities Communicates seasonal plans for agreement at range sign offs Trading Actively trades Category in order to maximise sales, profit and achieve optimum availability throughout the season, identifying promotional and channel/regional requirements Considers product pricing opportunities and ensures decisions reflect KPIs. Responsible for maintaining the Category WSSI, communicating forecasts, risks and additional requirements Identifies and communicates OTB requirements Manages seasonal recode and terminal stock sign off process Managing Supply Chain & Critical Path Works closely and effectively with Buying and suppliers to ensure key critical path milestones are hit, achieving seasonal and promotional event launches Phases intake in line with production requirement, considering impact on supply chain and regions Manages Self and Others Leads by example, is a role model within Merchandising and MW team Develops, coaches and supports team members to fulfil their potential Effective Communication Communicates accurately and clearly with the relevant amount of information. Develops effective relationships with key stakeholders.